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FAITH/STORIES

Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he leads his general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican June 17, 2020. During the audience, the pope said that true believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on their behalf with God through prayer.
June 17, 2020

Pope Francis: Christians called to intercede for, not condemn, others

VATICAN CITY -- True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on their behalf with God through prayer, Pope Francis said.

Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who used his computer programming skills to spread devotion to the Eucharist, will be beatified Oct. 10, 2020, the Diocese of Assisi announced. Acutis is pictured in an undated photo.

Teen to be beatified

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VATICAN CITY -- Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian who used his computer programming skills to spread devotion to the Eucharist, will be beatified in October, the Diocese of Assisi announced.

Pope Francis listens as Gian Piero Milano, Vatican chief prosecutor, speaks during an audience at the Vatican.

Vatican: Broker involved in London property deal released

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VATICAN CITY -- An Italian broker who was arrested for his involvement in the questionable majority stake purchase of a property in London by the Vatican's Secretariat of State was granted a conditional release after 10 days in a Vatican jail cell.

June 15, 2020
Pope Francis leads Benediction at the conclusion of the Mass marking the feast of Corpus Christi in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican June 14, 2020. The Mass was celebrated with a small congregation of some 50 people as part of efforts to contain spread of the coronavirus.

Eucharist heals, gives strength to serve others, Pope Francis says

VATICAN CITY -- The Eucharist heals people of their wounds, emptiness and sadness, and gives them the strength to share Christ's loving mercy with others, Pope Francis said.

Swiss Guards are seen in a file photo arriving in St. Peter's Square to attend Pope Francis' Christmas message and blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) at the Vatican. Tasked with protecting the pope even at the cost of their own lives, members of the Swiss Guard are not just highly trained specialists in security and ceremonial detail, they also receive extensive spiritual formation, the guard's chaplain said.

Swiss Guards receive formation in security, faith

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VATICAN CITY -- Tasked with protecting the pope even at the cost of their own lives, members of the Swiss Guard are not just highly trained specialists in security and ceremonial detail, they also receive extensive spiritual formation, the guard's chaplain said.

June 10, 2020
Pope Francis leads his weekly general audience from the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican June 10, 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the audience is being livestreamed without the presence of pilgrims and tourists.

Pope Francis: Prayer is a 'fight' with God

VATICAN CITY -- True prayer is a "fight" with God in which those who think they are strong are humbled and faced with the reality of their own mortal condition, Pope Francis said.

The tower of the Institute for the Works of Religion, often referred to as the Vatican bank, is pictured in this 2019 photo. The Vatican bank made a profit of 38 million euros (about $42.9 million) in 2019, more than twice the profit reported in the previous year, according to an annual report released June 8, 2020.

Vatican bank reports profit of 38 million euros in 2019

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VATICAN CITY -- The Institute for the Works of Religion, often referred to as the Vatican bank, made a profit of 38 million euros (about $42.9 million) in 2019, more than twice the profit reported in the previous year, according to its annual report.

June 8, 2020
Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 7, 2020. The pope urged people to not declare victory against COVID-19 but continue to be careful and follow health precautions.

Pope Francis prays for those still hit by COVID-19, urges caution elsewhere

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis prayed for people living in countries where COVID-19 is still causing a huge number of deaths, and he cautioned people in Italy to continue to be careful and follow health precautions.

Pope Francis listens as Gian Piero Milano, Vatican chief prosecutor, speaks during an audience at the Vatican Feb. 15, 2020. In a statement released June 5, the Vatican said Milano, and his deputy, Alessandro Diddi, authorized the arrest of Gianluigi Torzi, an Italian broker who was involved in the Vatican Secretariat of State's majority stake purchase of a property in London's posh Chelsea district.

Vatican arrests broker involved in London property deal

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VATICAN CITY -- Vatican authorities arrested and took into custody an Italian broker who was involved in the Vatican Secretariat of State's majority stake purchase of a property in London's posh Chelsea district.

St. Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople embrace following three days of private meetings at the Vatican in 1995.

Christian unity still a work in progress

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Ray TemmermanöÏÓãÊÓƵapp been a committed Catholic all his life. HeöÏÓãÊÓƵapp a former president of the National Council of Development and Peace. HeöÏÓãÊÓƵapp taken time out from his career in automotive technology and human resources to study theology at the University of Winnipeg, earning a Masters in Sacred Theology.

June 3, 2020
Pope Francis speaks during his weekly general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican June 3, 2020. During the audience, the pope prayed for George Floyd and said, "We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism."

Pope Francis: Trusting in God does not mean never arguing with him

VATICAN CITY -- In the story of the patriarch Abraham -- honored by Jews, Christians and Muslims -- faith becomes a direct relationship with God that is marked by constant prayer, which sometimes takes the form of "debating" with God, Pope Francis said.

June 1, 2020
Pope Francis raises the Book of the Gospels as he celebrates Pentecost Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 31, 2020.

Church united by Spirit, not personal beliefs, Pope Francis says on Pentecost

VATICAN CITY -- Just as the apostles were united once they received the Holy Spirit, the church is united by that same spirit and not by keeping company just with those who agree on a certain interpretation of Christian teaching, Pope Francis said on Pentecost.

Vatican workers remove scaffolding from the final restored section of the colonnade in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in this January 2014 file photo. Pope Francis issued a new set of laws June 1, 2020, that govern the awarding of contracts for goods and services provided by outside vendors.

Pope Francis issues new Vatican contract laws to prevent corruption

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VATICAN CITY -- To prevent fraud and corruption, uphold Catholic principles and save money, Pope Francis has issued a new set of laws covering contracts for the purchase of goods, property and services for both the Roman Curia and Vatican City State offices.

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